A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2216592 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2217977 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2216488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4071 time: 2019-02-19 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd1d112a50920f12b8b2e026bc4e744b8efb4e4553f1cfb953e002c65b2bb044Block Operator
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